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Samourai Wallet Calls out Ocean Pool for Censoring Whirlpool Privacy Transactions
8.12.2023
Samourai, a privacy-focused bitcoin wallet, revealed the changes in the recent Bitcoin Knots software used by Ocean, a Bitcoin mining pool, censor Whirlpool transactions, a kind of coinjoin operation. The wallet explained that Ocean is pursuing a “very slippery slope” by filtering...
Bitcoin Core v26.0 Released, v27 Could Terminate Bitcoin Ordinals
6.12.2023
Bitcoin Core v26.0 offers faster syncing and better networking, but planned changes in v27 could stop the creation of new Bitcoin Ordinals. Image by Creative Clicks, Adobe Stock. The latest major release of the Bitcoin Core software, version 26.0, is now available. The upgrade includes changes that...
Richard Teng Says Binance Has Changed Following Record-Breaking Compliance Settlement
5.12.2023
Binance CEO Richard Teng says the company has fundamentally changed following a massive $4.3 billion settlement over compliance issues. Image by Koukichi Takahashi, Adobe Stock. On Tuesday, new Binance CEO Richard Teng stated in an interview with Cointelegraph that Binance is now “totally...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as It Breaks $38,000 Again – Will $40,000 Be the Next Milestone?
30.11.2023
Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, has once again surged past the $38,100 threshold, reflecting renewed market confidence amid global economic shifts. This rally may be partially attributed to the Federal Reserve’s Waller’s optimistic statements, which have injected a fresh wave...
FTX-Linked Anthropic Declines OpenAI’s Merger and Leadership Offer
21.11.2023
Source: OpenAI / Anthropic Amid leadership changes at OpenAI, Anthropic, backed by FTX, has turned down an offer to merge and take on a leading role, according to The Information. The Information reports that after OpenAI’s board fired the former CEO Sam Altman, the company approached its rival...
Crypto Market’s Mixed Fortunes — BONK, TAO, and KAS Rise as Several Other Cryptos Stagnate
20.11.2023
As of this writing, the crypto market is cruising at a value of $1.42 trillion, with bitcoin (BTC) holding 49.9% of the overall market cap. This past week saw both bitcoin and ethereum experiencing notably stagnant weeks in terms of their percentage changes, while a number of other digital...
US Government Remains Hostile Toward Crypto Despite Ripple’s SEC Win, Says CEO
12.11.2023
Ripple’s CEO says the U.S. government is still hostile toward crypto despite the cryptocurrency firm’s victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Until that changes, the banks in the United States are not going to engage meaningfully,” he warned, adding:...
Circle Revamps Stablecoins USDC, EURC With Upgrade Focused on Gas and Security
10.11.2023
Circle has announced a new v2.2 upgrade for its usd coin and euro coin digital stablecoins. The changes aim to significantly reduce gas costs, enable new use cases, and bolster security. Circle Unveils 2.2 Upgrade for Stablecoin Suite Circle unveiled the latest upgrade in a blog post on Thursday...
Gemini Adapts to UK’s Travel Rule, Implements Outward Transfer Restrictions to Comply
9.11.2023
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has implemented changes in response to new regulations affecting virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the UK. On November 7, Gemini announced adjustments to align with the new Travel Rule regulations in the UK. These changes involve a set of global standards...
Coinbase to Cease Bitcoin SV Support by Jan 2024, Urges Holders to Withdraw Tokens
8.11.2023
Source: Adobe / prima91 Leading crypto exchange and wallet Coinbase on Tuesday, unveiled plans to completely cease support for Bitcoin SV (BSV) token. The platform had delisted the token in 2021. Coinbase confirmed the changes in a note sent to users stressing that the platform “will no longer...
NFT Marketplace OpenSea to Reduce Workforce as it is Planning “Big Changes”
6.11.2023
Leading non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea, unveiled plans to lay off half its workforce, amid the company’s major restructuring plans. The platform’s CEO Devin Finzer wrote on X (Twitter) that the firm is making “big changes” to focus on a new version –...
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers pitch for changes to judge's jury instruction
31.10.2023
SBF attorneys have made several requests over the course of the past few months ranging from requests for early bail before trial to vegan food and prescription drugs
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Retraces to $34,000 Support – When is the Next Leg Up?
27.10.2023
Bitcoin price prediction has become the talk of the crypto community as BTC recently retraced to a crucial $34,000 support level. Amidst an array of fundamental changes in the cryptocurrency landscape, from the U.S. SEC’s ongoing review of Bitcoin ETP proposals to the U.K.’s stringent...
Hong Kong securities regulator updates crypto policies, citing market developments
20.10.2023
The notice came more than a month after more than a thousand users reported losses from the JPEX crypto exchange
Bitcoin Miners Sail Through Over 400 Difficulty Changes With 13 More Anticipated Before the Halving
18.10.2023
In 189 days or 27,000 blocks, Bitcoin’s block reward is anticipated to halve. Within this period, around 13 adjustments in Bitcoin’s difficulty are expected. The network’s difficulty indicates the complexity of finding a hash below a particular target, essentially representing...
Bitcoin Changing Hands Cycle Signals Bear Market Recovery, Glassnode Study Shows
17.10.2023
New research shows bitcoin investors are rotating from long-term holders to short-term speculators, indicating the cryptocurrency market is recovering from the lengthy bear market. Study Indicates Crypto Winter Recovery as Long-term Holders Give Way to Short-term Speculators A recent report by...
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust Discount to NAV Narrows Sharply to a 16.59% Gap
13.10.2023
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, known as GBTC, has witnessed a significant shift in its market dynamics. In January 2023, GBTC traded at a significant 48.31% discount to its net asset value (NAV). Today, that gap has narrowed to 16.59%, indicating changes in market sentiment and presenting...
Computable Functions Verified on Bitcoin — How BitVM Seeks to Elevate BTC’s Smart Contract Game
12.10.2023
A new computing model, BitVM, aims to enhance Bitcoin’s smart contract capabilities without requiring changes to the blockchain’s consensus rules. The white paper, published on October 9, 2023, has drawn significant attention and its fair share of criticism. Can BitVM Set a...
Mark to market accounting meets crypto: New FASB changes
11.10.2023
The volatility of Bitcoin and other cryptos is really more a function of who is buying and selling these assets
Most PC games gross <$1,000: should we be worried?
2.10.2023
A scary stat, or not? Also: Epic's biz model changes & discovery news